Comparison

ToneCommand vs irio pro

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ToneCommand

This app allows musicians to remotely control and edit settings on compatible hardware devices. It offers features for managing presets, adjusting effects, and accessing device configurations, streamlining live performance and rehearsal workflows.

Highlights
  • Connect to compatible LIVTRA devices
  • Edit presets and effect parameters
  • Manage amp and IR slots
  • Import and export preset bundles
  • Edit device settings
  • Built-in drum machine and audio tools
Features
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ToneCommand connects to compatible devices so you can edit presets, adjust effect parameters, manage amp and IR slots, and control device settings from your iPhone. For NanoCore and Mosaic, the app provides a focused mobile editor for live tone changes, preset browsing, preset import/export, and on-device settings. It is designed for musicians who need quick access to sounds during setup, rehearsal, and performance. Key features: - Discover compatible hardware - Load and edit presets - Adjust effect blocks and parameters - Manage preset names, volume, amp slots, and IR slots where supported - Import and export preset bundles - Edit device settings from a mobile session - Built-in drum machine and audio tools for supported products Hardware compatibility and available features depend on the connected ToneCommand device and firmware version.

About

irio pro

This app offers a modular effects canvas for musicians, allowing for flexible signal chain routing with studio-grade modules. It supports various instruments and DAWs, featuring advanced amp modeling and modulation capabilities.

Highlights
  • Modular effects canvas
  • Free signal chain routing
  • Studio-grade audio modules
  • Advanced amp modeling (NAM player)
  • Customizable modulation effects
  • AUv3 plugin support
  • Scene and preset switching
Features
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irio pro is a modular audio effects processor for iPhone, iPad and Apple Silicon Mac. Add modules and connect them in any order. Multiple inputs and outputs, parallel paths. The number of modules is limited only by your device's CPU. Runs standalone or as an AUv3 plugin. For guitar, bass, or any audio source. GUITAR / AMP - NAM (Neural Amp Modeler) player: A2 models, standard and nano - Cab section with IR loading, noise gate, 3-band EQ, high and low cut - Dual-cab IR blender with alignment scope - Drives and fuzzes (circuit-level simulations) - rosa: audio to MIDI converter - Chromatic tuner EFFECTS - 5 delays, 3 reverbs - Convolution for delays, reverbs and cabs - Chorus, flanger, pitch vibrato, photocell vibe, wah, ring modulator - Pitch shifting - Compressors - Noise gate - Parametric EQ with live analyzer - 8-voice synth ROUTING / ENGINE - Free routing, any order - Multi-channel in and out - Instances limited only by CPU - Live metering on every connection - Patch-wide tempo - Hosts other AUv3 effects - Hosts AUv3 instruments - Engine builder, 40+ DSP blocks MODULATION - Three modifier types: LFO, envelope follower, hand-drawn LFO - Route a modifier to almost any control - One modifier to many targets, each with its own range - LFO rates and delay times lock to the tempo PERFORM - 4 scenes per preset - Perform page with multiple pad banks - Pads trigger presets, scenes, module memories, stomps, module switches (Stop, Freeze, Kill Dry), A/B, tap tempo, looper and player transport - Pads are momentary or latching, groupable, in 16 colors - Multi-pads: one pad controls several targets - XY pads - 4 assignable knobs - Shortcuts: switches and knobs assignable to any control - MIDI learn on every control - Host automation in AUv3 (AUTO slots) - Saveable perform layouts TOOLS - 4-track looper - Take recorder - Audio file player - Metronome with speed trainer - Whole-system backup Free version, no trial or time limit: NAM player, morph drive, gyre mod, irio delay, irio verb, 3-band EQ, noise gate, audio player, metronome, global tempo. Pro Complete unlocks all modules. One purchase, no subscription. More at iriopro.com

Screenshots

ToneCommand4 screens
irio pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: ToneCommand at free against irio pro's free with in-app purchases. irio pro's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ToneCommand ships an update every 3 weeks, irio pro every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ToneCommand versus irio pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterToneCommandirio pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—8 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size387 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZhuhai Livtra Technology Co., Ltd.Mads Rohde

In-app purchases

None

ToneCommand

No in-app purchases

None

irio pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ToneCommand free?
ToneCommand is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is irio pro free?
irio pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ToneCommand or irio pro have ads?
Neither ToneCommand nor irio pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ToneCommand or irio pro?
ToneCommand ships an update every 3 weeks, and irio pro every 3 days. Most recently, ToneCommand was updated on September 28, 2026 and irio pro on October 5, 2026.

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